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About Car Hire in Sheffield Airport

Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, whose name derives from the River Sheaf which runs through the city. Sheffield is a unique mix of vibrant city life, green spaces and friendly diversity. Its sports and culture are world renowned and the local scenery is second to none. Sheffield is home to the oldest football club in the world and the World Snooker Championship - in other words, Sheffield loves sport!

This City is definitely unique. It is the original “Steel City” and its influence can be felt globally and even though there are 17 others towns and villages called Sheffield scattered across the world 

Not only is Sheffield the 4th biggest city in England, but also the only UK city with a National Park within its boundary, helping it develop a strong reputation as the number one destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

An exciting City such as Sheffield which is surrounded by parks, greenery, and many thrilling activities, means that hiring a car is the best option in order to explore thoroughly. Whether you wish to jet around visiting different sites, or have business to attend to - Enjoy Travel offers you a wide range of vehicles to meet your needs in just a few clicks! If you're looking for low cost, durability and reliability, then go ahead and book with Enjoy Travel.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport, formerly named and commonly referred to as Robin Hood Airport, was an international airport that is now closed to the public. However despite its closure, the airport is still a popular pick-up and drop-off location for car hire. Enterprise, Kayak, Rent Cars, Wise Cars and many more companies all operate from Doncaster airport, offering you a range of vehicles from small and luxury cars, to vans and minibuses.

Downtown Car Hire in Sheffield

Sheffield has an extensive public transport network covering the city centre, suburbs and beyond with trains, trams and buses, however if you wish to have full freedom whilst travelling then hiring a car would be the best option. Parking in Sheffield is straightforward in comparison to some other major cities. There are a great selection of off-street car parks and also a good number of on-street spaces available for visiting drivers – all at an affordable price. Hiring a car from the City rather than the airport could save you a pretty penny due to the taxes added at airport hires.

Driving in Sheffield

Sheffield has fantastic road links, signposts and overall an incredibly easy system for you to be able to explore the City and further. However, if you wish to get behind the wheel in the UK, you must possess one of the following:

• A valid full driving licence issued in a European Community/European Economic area (EC/EEA)
• A valid, full national licence issued in your country
• A provisional (learner's) driving licence issued abroad is not valid for use in the UK
• You must have held a full licence for a minimum of 1 year to drive a hire car. Note that for rentals in Ireland, some suppliers like Avis require their customers to hold a valid driver's licence for 8 years of which 2 must be at a full driver's licence qualification.

There are also age requirements in order to hire a vehicle in the UK:

• 17 years or over to ride a motorcycle with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125cc, or power not exceeding 11kW
• 19 years or over to ride a motorcycle not exceeding 35kW, and
• 21 years or older to ride a motorcycle unlimited in size/power
• 17 years old or more to drive a car

Here are some driving tips for you to note before you start driving across the British roads:

• Always drive on the left-hand side of the road
• When approaching a roundabout, give priority to traffic approaching from the right, unless otherwise indicated
• All vehicles must give way to emergency services vehicles in a safe way

·         You can be fined up to £500 if you don't wear a seat belt 

• The maximum amount of alcohol allowed in the blood is 0.08 per cent. There is a Penalty of up to £5,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment and 12 months withdrawal of driving licence if it is a first time offence

Top Road Trips from Sheffield

The United Kingdom is very small yet incredibly beautiful island, and it would be a shame to limit your trip to just Sheffield. So why not take full advantage of the vehicle you have and take an adventure outside of the City?

Below are some of the best road trips to embark on from Sheffield:

1. Penistone - Only a 35-minute drive via the A61 and A629, you'll arrive in an outdoor haven. It's the perfect starting point for the Trans Pennine Trail, and animal lovers should head down to Cannon Hall Farm to get cosy with the wallabies, llamas and alpacas.
2. Clumber Park - slightly under an hour's drive away, this idyllic road trip destination is situated on the outskirts of Worksop. A wonderful natural oasis complete with sheltered woodland glades, refreshing waterfalls and a large, calm lake.
3. Diggerland Yorkshire - If you want to bag a ton of brownie points with your kids, then head one hour down the A61 and M1 to this Lego construction set brought to life! Guests of all ages can drive, operate and even race real diggers here!
4. Wensleydale - after a two hour and ten-minute drive from Sheffield, you'll find yourself lost in a paradise of picture-postcard villages, rolling valleys, rushing streams and thundering waterfalls. Wensleydale is home to England’s biggest single-drop waterfall, Hadaw Force, the iconic Aysgarth falls and the eponymous cheese that’s popular not just within the UK, but also internationally.